China’s success to open additional possibilities for strengthening cooperation with Russia

October 13, 2014, 12:50 UTC+3MOSCOWThe development of interaction, comprehensive partnership with China is one of the most important priorities of Russia’s foreign policy, Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko says

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. China’s economic success will open additional possibilities for expanding and strengthening Russian-Chinese cooperation, chairperson of the Russian Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko said on Monday.

“Russia has what to strive for by looking up to our Chinese partners,” Matviyenko said at a meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang.

Russia considers the level of relations with China the best in history. “We consider them the best model of very responsible and respectful cooperation, and mutual interests,” she said.

“The development of interaction, comprehensive partnership with China is one of the most important priorities of Russia’s foreign policy,” Matviyenko said.

Li Keqiang said cooperation between the two countries “is developing for the benefit of our peoples and for the interests of ensuring stability on the planet and preserving peace in the region.”